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The Train (1973)
Le train (original title)

95 min  -  Drama | War  -   31 October 1973 (France)
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Two people, a Frenchman Julien Maroyeur and a Jewish German woman (Anna Kupfer) met on a train while escaping the German army entering France.

Writers:

Georges Simenon (novel), Pierre Granier-Deferre (adaptation), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean-Louis Trintignant ...
Julien Maroyeur
Romy Schneider Romy Schneider ...
Anna Kupfer
Maurice Biraud Maurice Biraud ...
Maurice
Paul Amiot Paul Amiot ...
François dit Verdun - un ancien combattant
Nike Arrighi Nike Arrighi ...
Monique Maroyeur
Paul Le Person Paul Le Person ...
Le commissaire
Anne Wiazemsky Anne Wiazemsky ...
Anna Maroyeur
Roger Ibanez Roger Ibanez ...
Inconnu / Stranger
Jean Lescot Jean Lescot ...
René
Franco Mazzieri Franco Mazzieri ...
Maquignon / Horse dealer
Serge Marquand Serge Marquand ...
Moustachu / Mustachio
Régine Régine ...
Julie
Jacques Alric Jacques Alric
Henri Attal Henri Attal
Paul Bonifas Paul Bonifas
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Storyline

May 1940 - Germany invades Europe, people panic and try to flee by any means possible. In France, Julien, a radio repairman, boards a train with his wife and child. As the men are placed in cattle cars with only the women and elderly allowed in the passenger cars, events begin their fateful turning as the insignificant repairman encounters an attractive fugitive and love begins - a doomed love. Written by alfiehitchie  

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Plot Keywords:

France | Train | 1940s | French Resistance | World War Two  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

France | Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Last Train See more »

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (archive footage) | Black and White  | Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Finnish censorship visa # 32526 delivered on 11-3-1974. See more »

Soundtracks

"Le soleil et la lune"
Written and performed by Charles Trenet
Copyright 1939 See more »